Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Psychologist
Band 4
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
This post is fixed term for 1 month to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An opportunity has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join the stroke clinical psychology team in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This team is part of a major redevelopment of stroke services in the region and a unique opportunity for post-holders to work with therapy and medical colleagues in clinical service provision. The stroke psychology team operates across North Wales at the district general hospitals and rehabilitation sites of each of the east, central, and west areas.
We are looking for a full-time assistant psychologist to join the stroke psychology and inpatient stroke rehabilitation service.
Experience of working in stroke or acquired brain injury in an inpatient or hospital setting is desirable. Applicants wishing to work part time and/or job share will be considered.
The stroke psychology service is affiliated with the North Wales Brain Injury Service which is a hub of neuropsychology and community neurorehabilitation in the region.
Main duties of the job
The role includes direct clinical work, supporting multi-disciplinary colleagues, training, and assisting the head of service with service-related research and audit. The successful candidate will be passionate about working towards the goal of improving clinical care for persons affected by stroke and have a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology. Experience and/or interest in neurological conditions, working within multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, completing neuropsychological assessments, and implementing psychological approaches to supporting adjustment are considered desirable skills for this post.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
For queries or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Craig Roberts, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist on 0300 085 5506 or [email protected] or Emily Devonport on [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
- Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an MDT in an NHS setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people within a clinical/social care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people with acquired brain injury
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Craig Roberts
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 855506
- Additional information
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